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#82 ·
Yeah, there's a lot to digest and buying used can be difficult.

Out of the 3 so far here are my thoughts:

The Ragley is the best value and the one to go for if you ever envision yourself getting more into actual MTBing. It's no XC whippet, but it would still be fast with the right tyres on it.

The Trek is the best if you just want to stick to woodland paths, although it's still a mountain bike so will be capable on mellower trails too. People race them after all.

The Stiff is similar to the Ragley, but I'd personally pick the Ragley over it.

Any of them will feel more efficient than you Giant "BMX" :D

I still think a gravel bike might be worth considering if you just want to go fast on smooth trails, forest paths and fire roads. Drop bars are weird to begin with but you get used to them.

Anyway, see how you get on with sizing at the bike shop.
 
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I think I am leaning towards the Trek as it's virtually brand new and has XC tyres ready to go. i love the Ragley, if it was closer i'd go see it. I think I prefer the idea of a bike more XC focused as opposed to going gravel and being more restricted. I'll see if the Trek seller is open to a deal otherwise I'll just keep looking on FB and Ebay in case something interesting comes up.
 
#84 ·
Mookistar said:
I'm going to go to a bike shop to see if they can advise as my "rad" looks proper complex and apparently I might have short legs if my inseam is anything to go by. lol

So far as deals go, there are very little used XL bikes local to me. I can see a few brand new bikes discounted but they don't look like "we can't sell this stock" discounts if that makes sense
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theres a bunch of complicated stuff and techniques that improve on rad but please just try measuring your simple rad before you visit a bike shop. Im talking about doing this:


itll give you a number and if you bring your tape measure you can walk from bike to bike and rule out the fits very quickly.

You need to go in armed with data because some shops are awful. If you get poo pooed and bullied then stand your ground and ask here.

just using the simple magic marker rad youll be way ahead of the game.
 
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Discussion starter · #85 ·
eri said:
theres a bunch of complicated stuff and techniques that improve on rad but please just try measuring your simple rad before you visit a bike shop. Im talking about doing this:


itll give you a number and if you bring your tape measure you can walk from bike to bike and rule out the fits very quickly.

You need to go in armed with data because some shops are awful. If you get poo pooed and bullied then stand your ground and ask here.

just using the simple magic marker rad youll be way ahead of the game.
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I'll try to sit down and do this, thank you
 
Discussion starter · #86 ·
How about

www.mbr.co.uk

Giant XTC SLR 29 1 hardtail review - MBR

Few bikes impress us as much as the Giant XTC SLR 29 1 has. It’s one of the best hardtail mountain bikes out there when it comes to XC racing or long-haul marathon munching. So good, in fact, it scored a rare 10/10 and is our pick for the best cross-country hard tail we’ve tested. Need to know...
www.mbr.co.uk www.mbr.co.uk
 
#87 ·
Mookistar said:
How about

www.mbr.co.uk

Giant XTC SLR 29 1 hardtail review - MBR

Few bikes impress us as much as the Giant XTC SLR 29 1 has. It’s one of the best hardtail mountain bikes out there when it comes to XC racing or long-haul marathon munching. So good, in fact, it scored a rare 10/10 and is our pick for the best cross-country hard tail we’ve tested. Need to know...
www.mbr.co.uk www.mbr.co.uk
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If it's a good fit I think that would be ideal.

How much have you seen it for?
 
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Just to follow up

I picked up this Giant XTC SLR 29 1 2021 in XL yesterday. I went to see it and if felt fantastic so took the plunge for under ÂŁ400

it needs a new chainring which I’ve ordered to fit this week but is otherwise in great order.

Really excited.

Huge thanks to @citizenlee for his advice privately 🤗

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Cleared2land said:
Used bike
Drivetrain
You're only replacing the chainring?
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Yeah. The chainring and cassette are in great condition but the chainring is a direct mount, which uses 8 little bolts to hold the ring to the spider.
The bolts are prone to falling out and are NOT available as a spare part. It’s a shocking bit of design from Shimano.
So needs a ring/spider complete.
 
#94 ·
Mookistar said:
Just to follow up

I picked up this Giant XTC SLR 29 1 2021 in XL yesterday. I went to see it and if felt fantastic so took the plunge for under ÂŁ400

it needs a new chainring which I’ve ordered to fit this week but is otherwise in great order.

Really excited.

Huge thanks to @citizenlee for his advice privately 🤗

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Thats a fantastic bike. Well done. Does it fit?

I bet it cooks.
 
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Had the bike over a month now and absolutely love it.
It’s needed a few bits doing to it, inc rear wheel bearings which I got the LBS to do (£100 an hour labour, won’t be doing that again!!) as well as a new gear cable.

it’s so light and nimble, considering how big it is.

It goes so well, few tweaks on fit and tyre pressures and ultimately as mentioned earliest in the thread, fitness, my times are tumbling.
As mentioned I’m primarily using it for fitness.

Every other morning, 6.15am, a 7 mile route across Forest, fields and lots of bridal paths. It’s a decent 30min workout and I’m still not getting bored!!

I’m gonna need to start thinking about winter wear in due course but when the weather is fine it’s a blast!!
 
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Mookistar said:
Had the bike over a month now and absolutely love it.
It’s needed a few bits doing to it, inc rear wheel bearings which I got the LBS to do (£100 an hour labour, won’t be doing that again!!) as well as a new gear cable.

it’s so light and nimble, considering how big it is.

It goes so well, few tweaks on fit and tyre pressures and ultimately as mentioned earliest in the thread, fitness, my times are tumbling.
As mentioned I’m primarily using it for fitness.

Every other morning, 6.15am, a 7 mile route across Forest, fields and lots of bridal paths. It’s a decent 30min workout and I’m still not getting bored!!

I’m gonna need to start thinking about winter wear in due course but when the weather is fine it’s a blast!!
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That’s terrific. Try to get out as much as you can while the weather is good. Don’t forget to explore, and to stay hydrated.

It takes months for your body to adapt, and then you’ll start improving.
 
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I have similar riding situation and weight. Go to Rene HERSE cycles, and read all of his tire tech info. Jan Heine owns RH, and his own tire company. He supports 26" at the highest level of gravel racing. I'm running the Rat Trap Pass Extralight gravel slicks 26x2.3 (measures 2.15 on my narrow rims 410g.). His knobbies roll just as fast. He's all about supple casings, not just light weight. I'm 71yo ,and 208#. Flat sandy trails, grass and pavement. I don't recommend tubeless with his XL tires. TPU tubes, and his TPU sealant will get you in the game. 29 is good for running over things, but 26 has some momentum and handling advantages that are very real. Hand made racing tires are not cheap, but saving a few hundred grams where it really matters is priceless. He inherited the overstated tire sizes from Compass tires. His website is honest about the mounted dimensions. Panaracer builds the tires to his design.
bicyclerollingresistance.com
Has independent testing that confirms his wider tires roll just as fast as smaller tires.
Here is his 44mm tire up with the fastest 32mm stuff.
www.bicyclerollingresistance.com

CX/Gravel Bike Tires Test Results | Bicycle Rolling Resistance

An overview of all CX/Gravel bike tires which have been reviewed after being tested on our rolling resistance testing machine.
www.bicyclerollingresistance.com www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
 
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